CTE Work Based Learning Coordinator and Carl Perkins Facilitator

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Minimum Salary: $28.93/hr

Duties & Responsibilities:

(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Organize, coordinate, and oversee districtwide Future Ready efforts, including Postsecondary Readiness initiatives, career exploration planning/implementation, and strategic advising for all Davenport students.
• Overseeand monitor CTE and Carl Perkins Budgets, including reporting and makingamendments through the Department of Education, and assuring compliance withFederal guidelines.
• Coordinatewith teachers at 4 high schools, 5 junior highs, CTE Specialist, and districtlevel staff with regards to Carl Perkins Grant compliance, legislation updates,spending, etc.
• Plan,supervise, and review equipment purchases and logistics for career experiences,trainings, and professional development sessions.
• Researchand compile program data for Carl Perkins reports, activities, and applicationfor submissions, monitoring visits, and state meetings.
• Monitordata for equity within programs, events, and recruitment efforts. Develop andimplement plans to address gaps found.
• Planand secure funding for sustained implementation of district programs, includingfundraising events and grant submissions.
• Spearheadand direct career experiences, including job shadows, internships,apprenticeships, discussion panels, field trips, tours, and lunch & learnsfor district programs.
• Develop,manage, and leverage community engagement and support in district programsthrough targeted advisory councils, task forces, career experiences, and otherstudent centered opportunities.
• Developa strategic plan for implementing a career guidance system to ensure compliancewith ICAP requirements and Postsecondary Readiness.
• UtilizeCareer Guidance System, DCAP and ICAP, specific to CTE content areas and reviewrecommendations to place key students in valuable career experiences andwork-based learning aligned with their long-term goals and postsecondary plans.
• Formulateand implement a plan to recruit students into DCSD CTE programs and pathwaysrelated to their interests career goals. Create and sustain a marketing andretention enrollment strategy to increase the number of students into CTEprograms of study.
• Developand maintain a database of career experience records. Utilize the database toplace students in experiences that will build upon their interests and careergoals.
• Providetraining and professional development to those involved in career exploration,to include: CTE teachers, Title I teachers, counselors, Special Educationteachers, and others as necessary.
• Communicateand educate DCSD stakeholders of successes, opportunities, and events in Careerand Technical Education via social media, print publications, and digitalformats.
• Consultwith and serve as a member on various teams and committees in order to networkand build connections to foster student experiences and postsecondaryreadiness. Teams may include: Regional Planning Partnership, EconomicDevelopment committees, Iowa UEN Districts, student initiative teams, amongothers.
• Establish,oversee and maintain a system for districtwide Career Experiences to supportthe Work Based Learning Continuum.
• Partnerwith Transition Alliance Program (TAP) to support Coordinators in WBLframework, resources, and community connections.
• Otherduties as assigned.

Physical Requirements of Position:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

• Ability to routinely lift/carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels in person and/or on the telephone
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation in person and/or on the telephone
• Ability to operate computer, copy machine, telephone, and other office equipment with dexterity and in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs

Work Environment:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere

Special Qualification Desired:

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Bachelorsrequired, Masters preferred
• Proficientin use of digital tools, including Microsoft Office and Google Drive; abilityto quickly learn district software programs
• Effectivecommunication skills, expertise in written and verbal communication, includingcorrect grammar
• Provenexpertise at taking the initiative to accomplish projects
• Demonstratedexperience in community relations with business and school partners
• Previousexperiences with grant management
• Experiencein and/or knowledge of Career and Technical Education
• Useof reliable vehicle for travel between schools and in community